Temporary Snowplow Operators

Working Title: Temporary Snowplow Operators

Job Class: Transportation Generalist/Transportation Associate

Agency: Transportation Department

Job ID

96828

Location

Various

Telework Eligible

No

Full/Part Time

Intermittent

Regular/Temporary

Emergency

Who May Apply

Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted

9/4/2026

Closing Date

1/27/2027

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit

Transportation Department / Transportation-Insuff Wk Tm

Division/Unit

District 6A - Various

Work Shift/Work Hours

See job summary below

Days of Work

See job summary below

Travel Required

No

Salary Range:

Transportation Generalist:$25.19 - $31.60 / hourly Transportation Associate: $23.57 - $24.28 / hourly

Classified Status

Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union

218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
MnDOT District 6 may fill up to 32 temporary and/or emergency snowplow operator positions at the Transportation Generalist or Transportation Associates classifications in various district truck stations throughout the district. These positions will be filled in the following locations:
Albert Lea

Austin

Dresbach

Owatonna

Red Wing

Rochester

Stewartville

Winona

During a snow & ice season a snowplow shift is typically an A shift (12:00am-12:00pm) or B shift (12:00pm-12:00am); an employee may be asked to work more than an 8-hour shift depending on the length of the snow event.

Temporary

employees may work full-time or part-time (2-5 days, M-F, 7:00am - 3:30pm) or they work a snow & ice shift; snow & ice shifts can occur on regularly scheduled workdays and scheduled days off, including Saturday and Sunday.

Emergency

employees are intermittent fill in drivers; they work a snow & ice shift, filling in for regular operators who are not available. Hours of work may include overtime, various shifts depending on emergency situations and will include working nights, weekends and holidays. Incumbents must have immediate access to a phone and be able to report to work within one-hour of being called.
Function: Snow and Ice

Maintains roadways for snow and ice control

Prepares and inspects winter equipment

Performs preseason snow route inspection and performs post storm cleanup

Performs winter stockpile setup and transfer of anti-icing and de-icing chemicals

Performs all work related to installing, repairing, maintaining, and removing snow fences; replacing mailboxes

Maintain documentation on snow and ice data for accurate reporting of inventory and resource management

Performs traffic control set-ups and/or provides notification to dispatch of disabled vehicles

New employees must pass a pre-placement drug test for evidence of use of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines (MDMA, MDA and MDEA) and acetyl morphine (6-AM). A revoked, suspended or canceled Driver's License within the last five (5) years may disqualify a candidate or three (3) serious traffic violations during any 12-month period of time will disqualify a candidate.
Minimum Qualifications

Transportation Generalist Minimum Qualifications:
Must possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no Airbrake Restriction or equivalent from another state and obtain a valid Class A CDL with no Airbrake Restriction and Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of initial placement into the position and maintain it as a condition of employment. (May be required to obtain a Tanker Endorsement sooner than 6 months).
The incumbent in this position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Individuals not currently in the random testing pool must pass a preplacement drug test for evidence of use of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), amphetamines (MDMA, MDA and MDEA) and acetyl morphine (6-AM).
The incumbent must also be registered in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Exam Part 1: The level of experience to perform this job at the TG level can be achieved with:
Experience:

One (1) year of experience performing activities in snow and ice, soils, road surface maintenance, roadside maintenance, bridge maintenance, signs, or related activities (roadway maintenance, driving commercial vehicles, commercial landscaping, operating heavy equipment, or farm experience).
OR
Education Substitution:

Successful completion of a Heavy Equipment Operation and Maintenance Program (of at least 60 semester credits; or 90 quarter credits) will substitute for one year of experience. (In order for education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience you must submit a copy of your transcripts).
AND
Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.
Transportation Associate Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with no Airbrake Restriction or equivalent from another state and obtain a valid Class A CDL with no Airbrake Restriction and Tanker Endorsement within 6 months of initial placement into the position and maintain it as a condition of employment. (May be required to obtain a Tanker Endorsement sooner than 6 months).
The incumbent in this position will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Individuals not currently in the random testing pool must pass a preplacement drug test for evidence of use of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP), amphetamines (MDMA, MDA and MDEA) and acetyl morphine (6-AM).
The incumbent must also be registered in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the general public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and to maintain routine written logs and simple records.

Veterans may be eligible for a waiver of CDL based on military experience. Please contact your county Veteran Service Officer to obtain a copy of your VMET DD2586.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants willing to work nights and weekends.

Preference will be given to applicants who have a tanker endorsement.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this job will vary but typically requires lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects such as 50-pound bags. This job also may require walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain or may involve sitting most of the time with pushing and pulling of arm and/or let controls. This job will require strenuous manual labor including but not limited to digging, shoveling, hauling, crawling, bending, pushing, pulling and climbing.
Weather elements: May require frequent exposure to weather elements (cold and hot) on a daily basis.
Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:
Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checks
It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check

Criminal History Check

Employment Reference Check

Education/License Verification

Driver's License Check

This position is contingent upon the selected job candidate having a valid Commercial Driver's License, submits to a Federal Department of Transportation Pre-employment drug test (with negative test results), is subject to future random drug and alcohol testing and is registered in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
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